The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.4 in
Length
165.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.17 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
833 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
833 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
84.3 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft